A dessert shop used to have a relatively simple formula: customers walked in, ordered something sweet, found a seat, and eventually walked out. Today, however, that formula is becoming much more flexible. A dessert cafe might also sell gifts and merchandise, host birthday parties, offer creative workshops, provide a children’s play area, or transform into […]
Lovers of Japanese culture and sweet treats who happen to live near—or pass through—Milpitas, California now have a new reason to rejoice. We recently completed the Crepe Shibuya Japanese dessert store design, envisioned as a special go-to destination for both children and adults in the community and beyond. Offering authentic desserts made with ingredients sourced […]
Founded in 2002, Texas Donuts has been serving up feel-good treats and sweet vibes for over two decades. Their menu is as appetizing as it gets: from classic donuts and flaky croissants to their signature croughnuts and savory kolaches, there’s something for every kind of sweet tooth. Each morning, everything is handcrafted in-house using quality […]
Sunny Scoop is an ice cream and waffle shop that was the last recipient of the Mindful Design Consulting touch. We wanted to create an Asian-inspired dessert store design that does justice to its generous menu of delicious treats while blending natural elements with playful Asian graphic styles. The result is a charming interior, filled […]
When it comes to ice cream, the experience is just as important as the flavor. A well-thought ice cream shop design needs to focus on quick service, comfort, and brand appeal. From ensuring hassle-free service to creating an inviting space where people want to linger, every design choice should reflect your brand’s personality while keeping […]
Dining out isn’t just about satisfying hunger anymore—it’s about the experience. In 2025, restaurants and dessert shops are stepping up their game, transforming spaces into destinations that delight all the senses. Whether it’s indulging in a scoop of ice cream under a projection-mapped sky or sipping boba tea in a velvet-clad nook that feels like […]
Mindful Design Consulting led yet another stunning transformation of an old building into a vibrant dessert shop in Los Angeles, California. Once an unassuming structure at the forefront of a small plaza, its only advantage was its immediate proximity to the flow of cars and pedestrians, ready to be converted into customers. With a fresh, […]
As the seasons change, there’s no better time to revisit the importance of seasonal decor in your commercial space. Adding elements that reflect the time of year isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s a powerful tool for creating memorable experiences that keep customers coming back. It also provides the perfect opportunity to refresh your space, intrigue customers […]
Customer engagement is all about creating meaningful connections with your visitors, encouraging them to interact with your brand, and building a sense of loyalty that keeps them coming back. In a dessert shop, this goes beyond just serving delicious treats—it’s about crafting an environment that resonates with your customers. The design of your shop plays […]
A second Bobaroma location, this time in Georgetown, Ontario, is finally ready for primetime. Having previously designed all the visual elements of the company brand and their first location in Sarnia, Ontario, we embarked on creating the interior of this new store with a clear vision. With a slightly larger square footage and more opportunities […]
In the competitive world of culinary delights, the visual appeal of a dessert store is often just as crucial as its flavors. Designing Instagrammable dessert shops goes beyond traditional interior design. It has to do with crafting a space that not only delights the taste buds but also tempts patrons to capture and share every […]
In May 2024, residents of Prescott, Arizona, will have a sweet reason to celebrate: Mango Bliss Dessert Bar will open its doors to all lovers of ice cream, yogurt and gelato with refined tastes and eager appetites. The name is fitting: The shop promises “bliss in every bite,” while its menu suggests a large variety […]
When a final baked product becomes an ingredient in the next-level dessert, you know you’re in for a treat. Sundae Donuts, a dessert store that does just that, offers sweet treat enthusiasts more than one way to enjoy donuts. Their menu includes a variety of donuts, donut-infused ice cream, coffee and cookie dough, making them […]
Wondering how you can make the modest square footage of your small shop or restaurant work for you? Far from limiting what you can do, a small space can actually make you think creatively and end up working to your advantage. Yes, a small space can be a challenge, but it’s not a reason to […]
If you are a brioche-style doughnut lover and are working on appeasing your sweet tooth, Blondie’s Doughnuts is the place to be. We have recently helped the company design their physical location and came up with a doughnut shop interior design of a unique inspiration. The company’s original logo had been designed by their artist […]
Opened in 2008, Sift Dessert Bar is a woman-owned company born from a desire to provide a high-end dessert selection to Northern California’s Wine Country and San Francisco Bay Area. Winner of Food Network’s Cupcakes War in 2011, Sift started small but gained popularity fast, which allowed it to expand to more locations. The company […]
There is nothing like an exciting colorful dessert shop interior to open one’s appetite for sweet treats. When dessert flavors are mirrored in the colors of the store, the look alone may sell the products. Even when they are not taking this route, colorful dessert shops appeal to a clientele that wants to be visually […]
Dessert Store Design: Mindful Design Consulting We have recently completed another project – Frosted LUV, a dessert store that serves frozen treats from traditional ice cream to frozen yogurt, and more. In keeping with the idea that dessert shops must use colors to celebrate their products, attract clients and open their appetite, we generously did […]
Gelateria interior design: Mindful Design Consulting A gelato café in San Diego, California, recently received the Mindful Design Consulting treatment. With a name whose Latin vibes intrigues and fascinates, Cor di Gelato is what happens when a Brazilian with Italian roots and a history in gelato making decides to share her passion with others. Alexandra, […]
Via archdaily.com Designer: SK Arquitetura Photos: Marcelo Donadussi via archdaily.com Passers-by through a mall in Igara, Brazil, have no choice but notice the oversized image of an ice-cream cone on the brick wall of one of the mall’s stores. It is a great way to invite them to test the Italian gelato that Gianluca Zaffari […]
Ice cream store designs are wonderful opportunities for creativity. The inspiration can be found in the colors, shape, even the crystalline structure of this delicious frozen dessert. It is no wonder that such shops offer some of the best visual treats in the commercial design world. Here are some with plenty of character. Photo above […]
If you can’t decide between a drink and a dessert, it’s good to know you can have them both when you choose a freakshake. The freakshake concept is a dream come true for those blessed with a sweet tooth – a milkshake topped with candy, pretzels, chocolate, cookies and a myriad other sweet treats stacked […]
“You eat with your eyes first” never sounds truer than when you step into a colorful dessert shop. When colors, textures and details suggests as many flavors, half the work of convincing customers to linger, buy and come back is done. If the store sells cupcakes, the most versatile dessert out there when it comes […]
While all sweets may have their armies of lovers and followers, it’s chocolate only that can cause the kind of passion and obsession that turn into a cultural reference. This can be both an advantage and a disadvantage for the interior designer. While chocolate references reflected in elements of design are always appealing, falling into […]
Candy store designs are amazing opportunities for creativity and originality. First, the colors of their products provide endless chromatic inspiration. Second, they generally cater to children, giving designers a sense of freedom in being playful. Third, they are meant to give joy and happiness, which makes for a wonderful designing experience. Below, we put together […]
If ice cream or frozen yogurt stores can entice customers with vibrant colors that evoke their flavors; and if dessert stores can rely on their products’ appetizing colors and smart packaging to bring in clients – one of the challenges of creating effective bakery interior designs is making their products shine. The neutral colors and […]
There is only one thing better than ice-cream: a well-designed ice-cream shop. Good designers know that, when entering a dessert store, clients look not only for refreshing treats, but also for entertainment. Typically small spaces, dessert stores offer endless opportunities to play with colors and materials and be bold on a small scale, thus satisfying […]
The Dessert Kitchen, Chengdu, China, by Towodesign. Photo via worldarchitecture.org Combining the appeal of sweet treats with the advantages of a usually small space, dessert stores are excellent opportunities for interior designers to use their creativity and bold ideas. Some dream up and bring to life interiors that turn these stores into veritable places of […]
Via Green Pear Diaries Designer: id 12° 77° All photos via Green Pear Diaries There is nothing more fitting for an ice cream shop interior design than to play on the idea of coldness. It is what id 12 ° 77 °, a Lima-based architecture and design firm, did with Madness Creamery, an ice cream […]
Via contemporist.com Designer: id inc All photos: Yamauchi Norito via contemporist.com Minimalist design is not only used in creating residential spaces for those who choose to live a simple life. We have also seen it in practice in other areas such as modern office design. It is less common, however, when it comes to restaurants, […]
